Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is
collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University
of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW).
RCTP is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following vacancies in the “Linda Kizazi Project”:
A multi-faceted community-based
approach to promote and support exclusive breastfeeding in Kibera slum,
Nairobi, Kenya
Job Title: Field Coordinator
2 Positions
Reports to: The Project Coordinator
Location: Nairobi
Duration: 17 months
Vacancy No. FN-37-08-2014
Key Responsibilities
- Directly supervising Community Health Workers
(CHWs) and overseeing data collection
- Data collection, entry and management
- Preparing project reports (monthly, quarterly
and annual)
- Conducting field visits and interviewing women
in Kibera slum
- Recruitment of study participants and
conducting follow-up home visits
- Coordinating breast-feeding support groups
among project participants
- Participate in regular staff meetings and
quarterly progress meetings
- Ensure regular and timely updates of
recruitment, follow-up and data collection progress
Key Requirements
- Minimum of a Diploma in health-related or
social science-related fields
- Competence in data collection, entry and
management
- At least 1 years’ experience working in a
community-based project in an urban slum
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Excellent computer skills
- A team player
- Works well under minimal supervision and under
pressure
Preferable Qualities
- Experience working in a community-based
project in Kibera
- Experience working with community-based women
groups or income-generating groups
- Experience with implementing the community
health strategy
All Applications should include the
following:
- A cover letter stating current work (if
applicable)
- A current CV with the names and telephone
contacts of at least 2 referees
- At least two letters of reference preferably
from a previous employer
- Copies of academic and professional
certificates
- An email address and a telephone number
(landline or mobile).
How to Apply
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 22nd August 2014
All applications must be sent electronically to the email address below followed by hard copies which should be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address by 22nd August 2014
eMail: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program
P. O Box 614-40100
Kisumu
Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for on the envelope and in the subject Line of the Email.
Note: RCTP or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment. Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department. Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.
KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.